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Bank of America to pay $1.21 billion over sanctions violations

Published

13 October 2026

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regulatory

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Fintech

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United States

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Fusion42 · 13 October 2026 · Fusion42 review

Bank of America has been ordered to pay a historic $1.21 billion fine for violations related to sanctions and anti-money laundering regulations in the United States.

This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech, and 4 sources have reported it between 13 Oct 2026 and 14 Oct 2026.

◆ ◆ The Wire takeaway

You face higher stakes in compliance as the US sharpens sanctions enforcement with historic fines. Strengthen your anti-money laundering controls now or risk expensive penalties.

◆ Coverage

4 sources · first reported 13 Oct 2026 · latest 14 Oct 2026

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